Communications

This section is designed to keep our community informed and provide easy access to important documents and updates related to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other initiatives. Here, you’ll find AGM reports, meeting minutes, and opportunities for local farmers to get involved with CarbonCrop.

We also use this space to share highlights from recent events, promote upcoming gatherings, and provide resources to download — all aimed at celebrating the mahi happening across our catchment.

Riparian planting on your farm

Riparian planting is a great way to help filter nutrient run off and create biodiversity habitat on your farm. We spoke to Horizons Regional Council (HRC) Freshwater Advisor, Sarah Falloon, to find out more about what it entails.

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Predator control 101

What you need to know about making a plan for your farm
Predator control isn’t just about setting traps – it’s about knowing what you’re protecting and what’s threatening it. PPCC is working with John Bissell from Backblocks Environmental to create a district-wide pest and predator plan, starting with monitoring to find out what’s really out there.

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Blog

Abundance of life on the Owahanga River

Pongaroa farmer Tracey Sorensen discovered the hidden abundance of life in the Owahanga River through a fish monitoring project with Horizons Regional Council and Puketoi to the Pacific Catchment Collective, revealing a thriving ecosystem on her farm.

Top Tips for Native Tree Establishment

Planting native trees is a powerful way to boost biodiversity, protect waterways, and leave a lasting legacy. Gemma Phillips from Piwakawaka Plants shares practical tips on fencing, site prep, pest control, and plant care to help your natives thrive.

Past Events

Bingo Night

Our recent Bingo wellbeing event was a huge success. Thanks to our witty and entertaining caller, Te Radar, and especially to June and Lynda for pulling a great evening event together. It was great to see so many people from our community enjoying themselves.

Ag Innovations Day

We’re grateful to all the presenters who shared their expertise and to the farmers who made time to attend. From trapping tech and drone spraying to Starlink, Halter, and AI-driven forest mapping, the afternoon sparked valuable conversations and fresh ideas for the future.

Minister Hoggard Voices Support for Catchment Groups at Puketoi Woolshed Visit

In a special visit to Mike and Nicole Read’s woolshed, Minister Andrew Hoggard met with Puketoi to the Pacific farmers to discuss the future of catchment groups. His message was clear: he supports continued funding and a more locally focused, practical approach.

Resources

AGM
Minutes

The minutes from our Annual General Meeting provide a detailed record of the discussions and decisions made. Stay up to date with the key points covered during our AGM and review past meeting outcomes.

Click here to download pdf

CarbonCrop Opportunities
for Farmers

CarbonCrop offers exciting opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon farming and offset programs. This section outlines how local farmers can engage with CarbonCrop to support sustainability and increase farm revenue through carbon credit projects.

Click here to download pdf